Blake Anderson (Oakland, Neb.) has signed a letter of intent to continue his football career at Northwestern College next fall.

Anderson is a 6'3", 210-pound athlete who had a standout, three-year career playing multiple positions for West Point – Beemer High School. Anderson rushed for 880 yards and touchdowns on offense and totaled 68 tackles, 50 solo stops and 13 tackles for a loss on defense, earning first team all-state accolades as a senior. For his career, Anderson accounted for nearly 1,800 yards and 23 touchdowns to go with 175 tackles, 35.5 for a loss. He is a two time all-state and three-time all-district selection and guided his team to the state playoffs with a 7-3 record last year. An honor roll student, Anderson plans to major in Biology / Health Professions – Pre-Dental at Northwestern. He is the son of Keith and Brenda.

"Blake is an outstanding and gifted athlete who we are thrilled to have become a Red Raider," said Northwestern Head Coach Matt McCarty. "He had a tremendous high school career and is a proven playmaker, no matter what position he is playing. Blake has good instincts and excelled in a leadership role for his team, a role he will continue to have as a Red Raider."